BSP PNG | Seventy-Eight (78) Revival Centre Church members in Waunini Village were among the 1,300 people who participated in the BSP Financial Literacy Training (FLT) in Aitape this year. According to Aitape Branch Manager, Mathew Danti, BSP’s Financial Literacy program aims to educate the participants on the importance of savings and budgeting, how to stay disciplined and manage money wisely. “Financial Literacy is the ability to understand how money works. This requires set of skills and knowledge that allows everyone to make effective financial decisions. Mostly people in rural communities need to be mentored so they can understand and…
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The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) would like to announce to all relevant stakeholders and the general public that it has released its Draft Determination for the Authorization Application lodged by Link PNG Limited (“Link PNG”) on the proposed Joint Operating Agreement (“JOA”) and Code-share Agreement with PNG Air Limited (“PNG Air”). On 09th April, 2021, Link PNG lodged an application for Authorization pursuant to Section 70 of the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission Act 2002 (“ICCC Act”), to enter into, and give effect to, a proposed JOA which includes provision of a proposed Code-share Agreement with PNG Air…
Mary Simon was born in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec and is the former president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a national advocacy organisation Trudeau said Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has approved the appointment of her representative in Canada An Inuk leader who has served as a Canadian diplomat was named the country’s first Indigenous representative of the crown on Tuesday – an announcement that comes in the wake of a scandal over the nation’s long mistreatment of indigenous people. In naming the next governor general, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said ’it is only by building bridges” can the people of…
Papua New Guinea has recorded two new COVID-19 deaths and 10 new cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Monday 05th of July, increasing the total number of deaths to 177 and total cases to 17,292. The two deaths were reported in the Hela province. Also in the last 24 hours ending midday Monday 05th July, 10 cases were reported in three provinces of which Simbu reported six cases, Morobe three and Western Highlands province a single case. Of the 10 cases, nine were males whilst one was a female, all between the ages of 14 to 70 years.…
Two people have died – a 50-year-old from Newtown in Nasinu and a 62-year-old from Raiwaqa, Suva. The Health Ministry said the deaths of both men had been under investigation to determine if they were caused by covid. Health Secretary James Fong said another death is being investigated if it was caused by the virus. He said the 50-year-old is believed to have died at home and was declared dead by doctors on arrival at the Valelevu Health Centre. He was reported to be in severe respiratory distress before death, Dr Fong said. “According to protocol, he was swabbed at…
Next Wednesday’s game has been transferred from Stadium Australia to McDonald Jones Stadium, which will become the second regional venue to host an Origin match after With the Greater Sydney region’s COVID-19 lockdown extended another week, the third Ampol State of Origin match has been switched to Newcastle was the venue for the series opener. The match will be played in front of up to 20,000 fans or 75% of seated capacity. Fans located in Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour will not be permitted to purchase tickets. Queensland will be playing for pride after…
Ncsl welcomed its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Presley Semi on Monday 5th July this week. Mr. Semi is not new to the Banking and Finance Industry, and has over 14 years of experience in the business undertaking managerial roles with his former employers – BSP Financial Limited and Nambawan Super. Ncsl’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vari Lahui said Presley comes to the organization with a wealth of knowledge and experience given his extensive background, holding down key management positions in reputable financial institutions in the country. “Coupled with his educational background, these put Presley in very stead to…
Air Niugini would like to inform the travelling public that the runway lengths at Madang and Wewak airports are further shortened by the National Airports Corporation (NAC) to allow for runway maintenance and upgrading works at both airports. As a result of the above, Air Niugini flights to and from Madang and Wewak are being operated by Dash-8 turboprop aircraft, operated by our subsidiary company Link PNG. Due to the shortened length of both runways even these Dash-8 aircraft have restrictions on the number of passengers they can uplift. Further, for the period between 23rd July and 13th August the…
The Prime Minister James Marape, pointed out the need to take note of the important constitutional and parliamentary processes which will ensure that the results of the Bougainville Referendum and the outcomes of the consultation are taken to Parliament for its final blessings. PM Marape made this critical observation as the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government met for the second round of post referendum consultations in Wabag, Enga Province. High on the agenda is a proposed time frame within which to conclude the peace process and deliver a political settlement for Bougainville. “While getting to an outcome is…
The University Administration under Vice Chancellor Frank Griffin, today reassured parents, general community and service providers that the campus is safe and business as usual. This assurance is made in light of the report by the National Newspaper which referred to an incident that took place outside of the campus, in the vicinity of Waigani residential area sharing boundary with the University of Papua New Guinea. Preliminary information from the Uniforce, the campus security that the deceased was stabbed outside the university grounds, and in his struggle managed to escape from his assailants and ran into the safety of the…